The lawyers told Reuters they expected at least some of the families of the 283 passengers on board the flight to sue Malaysia Airlines for damages above the amount they can already seek under an international agreement.
At least two other commercial jets were nearby when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over a known hot spot.
Malaysia Airlines' future may depend on how it handles the MH17 crisis over the next days and weeks.
Lashonda Lee Williams is facing assault charges stemming from the alleged incident on a Nashville-to-Houston flight.
Still no solid evidence, but here's what we do know about the Boeing 777 that vanished.
Boeing plans to deliver 110 787s this year, earning between $87.5 billion and $90.5 billion in revenue.
Before Tuesday, the U.S. government had never once charged an airline for breaking the Foreign Air Carrier Family Support Act of 1997.
If you’re searching for a career that offers regular sexual harassment, you may want to consider a job as a flight attendant.
American Airlines should post a big revenue uptick, thanks to US Airways merger and increased winter travel.
After a Q3 to forget, United seems to have turned its fortunes around, with analysts expecting a much improved Q4.
Which airlines had the most delays and cancellations?
Frequent-flier miles are at stake in this Supreme Court case.
Created from scratch by the Dubai government, Emirates is growing so fast competitors cry foul. They should get used to a new world order.
Hate that you can't make calls and text on airplanes? One company hopes to change that -- but only if the airlines allow it.
So are the 'bad ole days' over for the rarely-profitable airline industry?
The world's second-largest airline is expecting a great third quarter on strong revenue and lower-than-expected costs.
The world's largest airline is expected to report stronger earnings after nine quarters of decline. But don't hold your breath for a party.
Airlines are adding lighter, narrower seats to squeeze precious inches, pounds and profit out of economy class.
United's website enabled customers to buy tickets for free Mon. or at virtually no cost; and the problem still wasn't resolved as of early Tues.
The captain of a United Airlines flight from Houston to Seattle suffered a heart attack mid-flight and died after the plane made an emergency landing in Boise.
News of the cheap airfares spread quick on social media sites and on FlyerTalk, a forum where airline booking engine errors are noticed.
Logan International Airport in Boston has issued an apology for staging a fire drill on the 12th anniversary of 9/11.